County Launches Mobile Clinics to Reach Remote Villages

To bridge critical healthcare gaps in hard‑to‑reach areas, several Kenyan counties are launching mobile clinics to deliver medical services directly to remote villages. In Homa Bay County, for example, Governor Gladys Wanga flagged off a fully equipped mobile outreach clinic donated by Aga Khan Hospital, designed to provide preventive care, immunisation, maternal services, and screening in underserved communities
In Turkana County, county health officials are partnering with World Relief Kenya to establish mobile clinics in Turkana North — a vast, sparsely populated region where many communities struggle to access primary healthcare due to the long distances they must travel These clinics are expected to deliver a wide range of integrated services, including disease prevention, nutrition counselling, growth monitoring, diagnosis of common illnesses, and referral to larger health centres.
The push for mobile outreach is part of a broader national effort to bring care closer to vulnerable populations. According to Kenya’s Health Infrastructure Norms and Standards, mobile and outreach clinics are intended to rotate through underserved zones on a schedule that reflects seasonal factors, migration patterns, and population density. By working this way, mobile units help ensure that people in remote or marginalized areas can access vital health services without being limited by physical barriers.
Looking ahead, county governments believe the new mobile clinics will significantly improve health outcomes by reducing travel times, increasing early detection of disease, and strengthening referral pathways. As more vehicles hit the road with medical personnel and solar-powered equipment, health officials hope this model will become a cornerstone of universal access — particularly for mothers, children, and nomadic communities.